Pairi Daiza
Pairi Daiza | |
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50°35′5″N 3°53′14″E / 50.58472°N 3.88722°E | |
Date opened | 1993[1] |
Location | Brugelette, Belgium |
Land area | 75 hectares (190 acres) |
No. of animals | 7,000+[1] |
Annual visitors | 2,000,000 (2018) |
Memberships | EAZA,[2] Species360[3] |
Website | www |
Pairi Daiza (French pronunciation:
Pairi Daiza is owned and operated by Pairi Daiza Belgium SA, a limited company previously listed on NYSE Alternext Brussels (code: PARD).
History
In 1148, Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux (later Saint Bernard), sent twelve Cistercian monks to Cambron at the invitation of Anselm of Trazegnies, who had offered them land at the edge of the river Dender. After the abbey was dissolved, the family of the counts of the Val de Beaulieu purchased the property and built a castle, which remained in the family until purchased by the Domb family, who founded the park. The entire property has been a protected area since 1982.[5]
The zoo was opened in 1993 as a bird garden named Paradisio. By 2000, the zoo included the Oasis, a large greenhouse that was home to other animals including meerkats, otters, and alligators. In 2001, the zoo opened the Nautilus (aquarium), the Madidi Islands (squirrel monkeys), and Nosy Komba (lemurs), followed by Algoa Bay (brown fur seals) in 2002.[6]
The zoo created a series of suspension bridges in 2004 that let visitors see the exhibits from above. A series of aviaries opened in 2007, showcasing raptors.
In 2009, the zoo opened the 4-hectare (9.9-acre) "Kingdom of Ganesha," an Indonesian themed garden.[8][9] It also changed its name to Pairi Daiza, which means "walled garden" or "orchard protected by walls"—the oldest name for paradise.[1][6] Since April 2014, Pairi Daiza hosts a couple of two giant pandas that are on loan from China for 15 years.[10]
Exhibits
- Algoa Bay
Algoa Bay is home to the zoo's
- The Nautilus
The Nautilus is an exhibit that is themed after 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. It includes exhibits with coral reefs, lagoons, and tropical waters, and is home to
- The Cathedral Aviary
One of the largest aviaries in Europe, this exhibit is home to birds including
- Mersus Emergo
The Mersus Emergo exhibit is a replica of the English whaling vessel Mersus Emergo that was used for 40 years, from 1870 to 1914. The exhibit opened in 2003 and includes the "SOS Biodiversity" exhibit, created in collaboration with the
- The Oasis
This 7,000-square-metre (75,000 sq ft) greenhouse with waterfalls includes tropical plants such as
- Falconry Village
This attraction opened in 2007. There are several large aviaries for birds of prey including
- Tropicalia
A subtropical greenhouse, consisting of a Tropical Rainforest part and a desert part. In addition to enclosures for
.- La Terre du Froid (Land of the Cold)
This 18-hectare (44-acre) area features not only enclosures for
Gardens
- Chinese Garden
The Chinese garden, also called "The Dream of Han Wu Di," has been open since 2006. It is the largest Chinese garden in Europe, and in addition to its Chinese themed buildings, waterfalls, rocks, and plants, it is home to
- Kingdom of Ganesha
The four-hectare (9.9-acre) Kingdom of Ganesha, which was opened in 2009, is the largest
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The Kingdom of Ganesha
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The Indonesian temple in the park
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Elephant at Pairi Daiza
- Rose garden
Established in 2004, this rose garden is home to more than 700 varieties of roses from around the world, including rose bushes, climbing roses, vines, and rambling roses.[8]
- Andalusian garden
This garden near the park entrance is inspired by Moorish patios and the palaces of Spain. In addition to plants including ferns, fig trees, persimmons, and albizia, this garden includes many ponds and fountains.[8]
- Olive garden
The collection of plants in this garden was originally part of the Ghent Flower Show. The garden includes
Gallery
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Little Giant Panda
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Rhinoceros with little
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Lion in Pairi Daiza
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Playful baby elephant
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Koala in Pairi Daiza
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Portrait of peacock
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Happy little boy with a squirrel monkey
Other attractions
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References
- ^ a b c d "What is Pairi Daiza". pairidaiza.eu. Pairi Daiza. Archived from the original on 4 November 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- ^ "EAZA Member Zoos & Aquariums". eaza.net. EAZA. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
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"Member Locator". isis.org. ISIS. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
- ^ "Pairi Daiza". pairidaiza.eu. Pairi Daiza. Archived from the original on 28 June 2011. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
- ^ "What is the history of the Domain de Cambron". pairidaiza.eu. Pairi Daiza. Archived from the original on 4 November 2011. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
- ^ a b c "Paradisio became Pairi Daiza". palmvrienden.net. Jungle Garden. Archived from the original on 9 November 2010. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
- ^ a b c "Paradise Found". expatica.com. Expatica Communications BV. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g "The largest Chinese garden of Europe". pairidaiza.eu. Pairi Daiza. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
- ^ "Pairi Daiza & "Le Pass": Two Must-See Attractions". belgium-tourism.net. Belgian Tourist Office. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
- ^ Jvt. "Premier Di Rupo zal panda's verwelkomen". De Standaard.
- ^ a b c d e "The Highlights of Pairi Daiza". pairidaiza.eu. Pairi Daiza. Archived from the original on 25 April 2010. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
- ^ "Sumatran elephants on loan in Belgium". The Jakarta Post. August 22, 2009. Archived from the original on 23 June 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ^ "The steam train | Pairi Daiza".
- ^ "Pairi Daiza". pairidaiza.eu. Pairi Daiza. Archived from the original on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
External links
Media related to Pairi Daiza at Wikimedia Commons